1. Preparing the Region for the Roll Out of Community HealthChoices
December 1, 2016
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2. Source: PA DHS, Community HealthChoices Concept Paper

3. Timing Planned Timing of Rollout June 30: Waiver application to CMS
June-Aug: Selection of MCOs
From 14 national and state/local plans
August to early May: SW readiness review
March 2017: Early notice to SW eligible
July 2017: Go live date for SW PA
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Western PA Experience
Co-funded effort by JHF, State, McAuley Ministries, FISA and The Pittsburgh Foundation
Responsibilities JHF assumed:
Convened to plan for:
Education and outreach to consumers and potential organizations and agency players
Community planning
Network development and adequacy
Accountability
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Western PA Experience
December Kick-off in-person meeting including presentation by the State
January MLTSS and United Way
April MCO meet and greet
June Community training with partner agency Community Catalyst
August Webinar on state readiness
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6. Western PA Experience (cont.)
September In-person meeting on beneficiary enrollment and marketing
October Webinar on person centered processes
December Webinar on Roles and Responsibilities

7. What Has Been Done Already ?
Funders of the PA Health Funders Collaborative (PHFC) helped to develop White Paper on Long Term Care in PA
PHFC provided input and comment at every step of the way
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Getting Involved
Is your organization already participating?
What additional activities/information does your organization need to prepare for the transition?
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